By Elizabeth Herman | Posted: February 17, 2020
Where will you find happiness for the rest of your life and beyond? Spiritual master and founder of Art of Living, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar offers timeless wisdom about the phenomenon of true and lasting happiness. Here are 20 quotes to inspire you to find joy and maintain it in every aspect of your being.
“Anything we do in life is directed towards happiness. That is how the mind works. And the greatest happiness is in reposing in the being.”
“It is wisdom that holds the key to happiness. No wisdom, no happiness.”
“Just eating alone is not the goal of life. Yet eating is essential for sustaining life. Isn’t it? Similarly, sleeping is not the goal of life. But can you discard sleep altogether? No, you cannot. In the same way, you have to be happy and you also have to make others happy. This is the journey towards the ultimate.”
“Take a decision that I will not allow any situation to bog down my happiness. You have to make this decision, nobody can make it for you.”
“Balance between your search for happiness and the expectation of others from you. It is a little delicate but you should definitely make an effort.”
“If you are a taker of happiness you get misery; if you are a giver of happiness you get joy and love.”
“Don't look for happiness in that which is temporary, that which is fleeting and changing. Joy and happiness is only in that which does not change.”
“If you have any tensions, just drop them here. Happiness and contentment is our nature.”
“When you see your happiness in the happiness of others, that's when you will be truly happy.”
“We all want happiness, and yoga is the way for that much needed happiness factor in life.”
“Every individual is in search of happiness. Even people who are doing bad things are doing them in search of happiness because they don't know that they won't get happiness out of it. If they knew that, they would never do bad things.”
“Remember one thing, you are responsible for your own happiness.”
“When the mind is your enemy, it makes you judgmental, brings misery, stiffness and unhappiness. When the mind is your friend, it makes you relax, smile, brings happiness, freedom, and liberation. So, the mind can be our greatest enemy or our best friend.”
“Have a larger goal, serve and be useful to others around you; then you will find that only happiness flows through your life.”
“Happiness has never left any life untouched. At some point in life, everybody will be happy.”
“Happiness depends only on your mind. When the mind is free of past impressions and future cravings, happiness is there.”
“When you can feel “I am not the doer,” when this confidence, this faith dawns in you, that’s nectar. With that, you will become happy.”
“Life’s a combination of happiness and pain. Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional. Having a broad perspective on life gives you the strength to move forward through painful times. Know that you’re very much needed in this world. With all its infinite possibilities, this life is a gift. It can become a fountain of joy and happiness, not just for oneself, but for many others as well.”
“For people who are doing good work or who are successful in the world, you should feel happy, as though you are doing it.”
“Be friendly with people who are happy. If you aren’t friendly with happy people, you’ll be jealous.”
As Gurudev reveals, the keys to happiness reside within you. You can unlock your own ultimate bliss with the help of wisdom and spiritual knowledge. For a big first step in this process, find a Happiness Program near you, and reserve your permanent place on the road to lasting joy. Wishing you the best on your happy journey, for this year and beyond!
Elizabeth Herman writes, offers writing support to clients, teaches, and volunteers for a better world. She has a PhD in Rhetoric, Composition and Literature. Find her on Facebook or Twitter.
